The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff v. Todd Quintin McKeel, Defendant

Summary

The court vacated an order granting Todd McKeel a bench trial over the prosecution's objection and directed the trial court to set the case for a jury trial. McKeel's prior felony convictions, drug history, and status as a confidential informant did not establish that a jury trial would violate due process because voir dire, challenges, and limiting instructions provide safeguards against unfairness. The court held that the trial court exceeded its jurisdiction by concluding otherwise.